By Nita McKinney
Herbal health drinks are all the rage at the moment. Some are fairly cheap to buy and others are much more expensive. Herbs help to promote good health and in the past have been used to treat certain ailments. Although the mention of herbs usually means leaves such as rose-hips, , it also covers things like dandelion flowers too.
Tea originally came from the Far East, brought to the rest of the world by the Chinese. At it's simplest it is freshly boiled water infused with herbal leaves. From this humble beginning has grown a massive industry that uses anything from peppermint to chamomile to make teas.
The best way to make the drink is to pour hot water over the teabag while it's in the cup. To extract the herbs from the teabag, leave it in for around five minutes, but not much longer, as it effects the flavor. An alternative is to use loose herbs and infusion teapot, one with a filter that will separate the bits of leaves from the water when you pour.
If you are using fresh herbs then as a rule use two teaspoons per cup. If using dried herbs then use around one teaspoon per cup. A lot of people have a problem with the lack of sweetness in the drinks and will add honey. They do not add sugar because it does not taste as nice. Additionally, honey is a natural sugar and some people prefer to ingest natural sugars.
A herbal tonic is something that is usually made with red wine and fresh herbs. It takes a while to produce the beverage but it is worth it. You'll need a jar and some fresh herbs. Wash and dry the herbs and place them in the jar. Add the red wine, filling until the herbs are covered, and then stir using a wooden spoon. Seal the jar and wait for 4 weeks before drinking a little each day.
If you do not want to make your own drink then be sure to pick one that has been thoroughly researched and contains quality ingredients. Ideally, it should have no additives, coloring or flavorings, just natural ingredients.
Peppermint tea is often used with stomach problems, such as bloating. These can be grown in the garden and once picked can be washed and used right away. Ginger is another product that has a good reputation. It's said to be great for motion sickness. Simmer a root of ginger for ten minutes, add a squeeze of fresh lemon and honey and you have something that can help fight colds.
One of the benefits of herbal health drinks is the lack of additives and things like caffeine. They can be a very versatile drink too, with many different medicinal uses. It can help calm the mind too. Some people like nothing better than to sit back with a cup of chamomile and spearmint tea and relax.
Tea originally came from the Far East, brought to the rest of the world by the Chinese. At it's simplest it is freshly boiled water infused with herbal leaves. From this humble beginning has grown a massive industry that uses anything from peppermint to chamomile to make teas.
The best way to make the drink is to pour hot water over the teabag while it's in the cup. To extract the herbs from the teabag, leave it in for around five minutes, but not much longer, as it effects the flavor. An alternative is to use loose herbs and infusion teapot, one with a filter that will separate the bits of leaves from the water when you pour.
If you are using fresh herbs then as a rule use two teaspoons per cup. If using dried herbs then use around one teaspoon per cup. A lot of people have a problem with the lack of sweetness in the drinks and will add honey. They do not add sugar because it does not taste as nice. Additionally, honey is a natural sugar and some people prefer to ingest natural sugars.
A herbal tonic is something that is usually made with red wine and fresh herbs. It takes a while to produce the beverage but it is worth it. You'll need a jar and some fresh herbs. Wash and dry the herbs and place them in the jar. Add the red wine, filling until the herbs are covered, and then stir using a wooden spoon. Seal the jar and wait for 4 weeks before drinking a little each day.
If you do not want to make your own drink then be sure to pick one that has been thoroughly researched and contains quality ingredients. Ideally, it should have no additives, coloring or flavorings, just natural ingredients.
Peppermint tea is often used with stomach problems, such as bloating. These can be grown in the garden and once picked can be washed and used right away. Ginger is another product that has a good reputation. It's said to be great for motion sickness. Simmer a root of ginger for ten minutes, add a squeeze of fresh lemon and honey and you have something that can help fight colds.
One of the benefits of herbal health drinks is the lack of additives and things like caffeine. They can be a very versatile drink too, with many different medicinal uses. It can help calm the mind too. Some people like nothing better than to sit back with a cup of chamomile and spearmint tea and relax.
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